Pants for hot weather

Any suggestions?

I have a couple of pairs of Alaskan Hardgear Gravel Bar pants that I really like.

Lightweight polyester and some rayon for stretch. Breathe pretty well and dry quickly.

There are other versions out there in many brands too.

I’m a big fan of the convertible pants by Columbia. They dry quick if they get wet. Provide great protection from the sun and allow you to quickly zip off the legs if you prefer shorts. I find I stay cooler in hot weather wearing these as pants than I do as shorts. It sounds strange but I don’t sweat near as bad if the sun is not direct on my skin.

Go to an REI…their house brand pants are good. They also have the Columbia ones mentioned above that are good. Patagonia makes a good set as does Kuhl.

They all fit different so go try them on.

Agree….I wear pants and long sleeves in the sun usually on the boat. The right gear and you are just as cool as shorts a t shirt.

I like Duluth’s “Dry on the Fly” pants. Stretchy and I can get them long enough that half my shin isn’t showing when I sit in the boat.
Has lots of pockets also.

Thanks everyone!

Ditto on Duluth. Catching them when they are running their frequent sales. Plenty of pockets, comfortable and the ones i have are convertible. Nice option.

ScottSchreiber wrote:

Thanks everyone!

I’m cheap. I go to Walmart and check their clearance rack for polyester dress pants. Light weight, dry quick, look decent and can’t beat the price. Pack smaller than cotton jeans and are great for BWCA trips. Bonus is, the fish don’t care where you bought your pants or how much you spent.

Sorry, just couldn’t resist………..

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I looked, but couldn’t find those in my size

Have had good luck with Ex Officio Nomad pants.

https://www.exofficio.com/men/bottoms/hiking-pants/mens-nomad-pants—short/AFS_613543132468.html

Kryptek has a new line called Sonora and is their ultra lightweight stuff. Do not own them, but have a lot of Kryptek gear and it is good quality.